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GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3 AMD vs GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 33identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:AMD
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Socket AM3+
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:16 GB
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:SATA II
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:SATA II, SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Graphics card family
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:AMD
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:Intel
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:5
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1
    • Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2

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Comparison of GA-880GM-USB3, Z68XP-UD4
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GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

Model GA-880GM-USB3

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Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors11
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1800 MHz1066,1200,1300,1333,1600,1800,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1759 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, LucidLogix Virtu
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers54
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers47
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputs66
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3aUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 880GIntel Z68
Audio chipRealtek ALC889Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XPWindows 7/Vista/XP
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02.0, 3.0
PCI slots22
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeAWARDAWARD
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI version1.0b1.0b
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Processor with Intel Graphics Technology requiredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x Marvell 88SE9172
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD SB710Intel Z68
Quick installation guideYesYes

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